Description

Deliciously chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars combine the heartiness of old-fashioned oats with sweet semi-sweet chocolate chips, all baked into golden bars. Perfect as a snack or dessert, these bars balance the warm spice of cinnamon with rich chocolate and a hint of sea salt on top for added flavor contrast.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

2 1/2 Cups Old-Fashioned Oats
2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

1 Cup Unsalted Butter (Melted)
2 Eggs
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract

Add-ins

1 1/2 Cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Coarse Sea Salt (for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars after baking.
Mix Together Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute all components.
Add in the Wet Ingredients: Pour the melted unsalted butter, crack in the eggs, and add the vanilla extract to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix well until the batter is fully combined and smooth.
Add the Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring they are well incorporated throughout without overmixing.
Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared 9×13 inch baking pan. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the bars turn a light golden color and feel set in the middle when gently touched.
Sprinkle with Salt, Cool and Slice: After removing the bars from the oven, immediately sprinkle coarse sea salt over the top to enhance the flavor. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out and slicing into squares. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Make sure the butter is melted but not hot when mixing with eggs to prevent cooking them prematurely.
Allow bars to cool fully to achieve clean slices and prevent crumbling.
Using parchment paper makes removing the bars effortless and reduces mess.
For a nuttier version, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans with the chocolate chips.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: oatmeal bars, chocolate chip bars, baked bars, chewy cookies, easy dessert, snack bars, cinnamon chocolate chip